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And this works both ways. Like the Postgres standard API you mention: Not only does it allow you to bring your own client, you can swap the underlying implement
by vbsteven 6y ago
And this works both ways. Like the Postgres standard API you mention: Not only does it allow you to bring your own client, you can swap the underlying implementation and still use all the clients that speak the protocol.
Like the author I would really like to see some open protocols (and adoption) for todo's and calendars. I mention adoption because for calendars there are some standards but popular software like Google Calendar and Exchange do not implement them properly or fully.
- bombcar 6y agoCalendaring is a huge embarrassment and a mess, and it is super annoying if you have to deal with anyone “outside” your group. Emailed ical files seems to be the norm but only work over email. :(
- SahAssar 6y agoCalendaring is surprisingly complex. Especially when it comes to stuff like rules for repeating events and timezones. I had to do work on this at a previous job and it was pretty hard even with all the libraries and tools out there.
- bombcar 6y agoIt's insanely complex - one of those problems that is easy to state and nearly impossible to solve (which means there's opportunity here).
- karatinversion 6y agoOr in a lot of places, that’s Microsoft outlook’s moat